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Bro . R . Casson , in proposing " The Clerical Brethren , " referred to the high honours attained by Bro . Morgan , Past Prov . Grand Chaplain , and would be better pleased to see more clerical brethren members of the Order . He was not particular to what denomination they belonged , as , Nonconformist ministers would not find anything in Freemasonry incompatible with their religious opinions . Bro . Morgan had been many years a credit to the lodge , and he trusted

he would be spared to them many years yet to come ; and humorously referred to his knowledge of Dalton forty years ago , in a pair of clogs . Bro . Morgan , in-reply , said his long connection with Dalton reminded him of great changes in Dalton , and prejudices toned down since he first knew it . Thc old town had been asleep , but it vvas now rousing to a sense of its importance . One mining company had cleared no less a sum than /' i 4 S , ooo in one year from the labour at the

. Bro . C . Godby next rose to fulfil a pleasing duty , that of recognising the services of their Past Master , Bro . Blake . He had filled the high office of Master of the lodge , and carried out the duties in a manner worthy of the highest commendation ; and he had pleasuie , on behalf of the lodge , in presenting him with a beautiful gold Masonic

jewel , which bore the following inscription : "Presented to Bro . Robert Blake , in recognition of his services as Worshipful Master of the Baldwin Lodge , No . 139 s . " Bro . Blake made a suitable response to the handsome recognition of his efforts to serve the lodge . Bro . J . C . Hunter next proposed "The Masonic Charities . " He said the foundation of Masonry was charity .

He spoke warmly of the Institutions in London for Aged Freemasons and children of Freemasons , in all of which the recipients enjoyed the greatest comforts , and were worthy of the hearty support of all . Bro . S . Heath responded . Bro . F . H . Clarke proposed " The Visiting Brethren " in appropriate terms , which vvas replied to by Bro . Worrall .

Bro . J . C . Hunter next proposed "The Health of Bro . Wurzburger , a gentleman who , by his kindly , genial manner , had endeared himself to all who had the pleasure of knowing him , and who , he regretted to find , was about to leave Dalton , yet he trusted to return again to settle amongst them . Bro . Wurzburger , in reply , said he hoped to return again

to Dalton , as he always felt home-sick when out of England , and especially so till he got back again to Dalton in particular . Bro . Worrall proposed "The Host and Hostess , " complimenting them upon the splendid repast laid before them . Bro . Bell replied , expressing the pleasure it gave him to know they had given satisfaction .

Bro . A . Cottam next proposed in suitable terms the toast of "The Ladies , " which vvas responded to by Bro . Wurzburger , followed by the closing toast of the evening , "To all Poor and Distressed Masons , " bringing to a close a most harmonious gathering , long to be remembered with feelings of pleasure .

GREAT STANMORE—Abercorn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Abercorn Hotel , on Wednesday , the 2 nd , ' mst ., when the esteemed VV . M ., Bro . Charles Long , ably supported by his officers , completed his year of office by duly enlightening Mr . C . T . Townshend into the mysteries of the First Degree . Through various reasons there was an

unusual scarcity of members for such an occasion , but the gathering was in every other way equal to the annual festival , and passed off admirably . The visitors were Bros . G . Whitaker , 1791 ; and H . Oppennaw , 1693 . Letters of regret from many distinguished brethren were also received , pleading their inability to attend . The lodge

vvas opened at 4 . 30 , the minutes of the previous meeting in July were read and confirmed , and also the report of the audit meeting , which was highly satisfactory . On the completion of the ceremony of initiation , the W . M . vacated the chair for Bro . Roy , P . M ., to confer the benefit of installation on Bro . Edwin Bamford , S . W ., who had been duly elected to the chair of K . S ., and this , the first

occasion of the worthy brother s attempting so important a ceremony , met with great success and approbation . The new W . M . having received the customary salutes from the Installed Masters , and having duly invested the LP . M ., selected and invested the following officers , viz .: Bros . T . J . Villiers , S . W . ; G . Tidcombe , P . M ., J . W . and D . C . ; Dr . W . Rogers , Treasurer ; C . Veal , P . M ., P . G . S . D .

Surrey , Secretary ; R . C . Puckett , P . G . D . C . Middx ., S . D ; E . Dalzell , J . D . ; H . B . Didsbury , I . G . ; H . VV . Schartau , Organist ; and J . Middleton , Tyler . Bro . Roy ably gave the addresses from the respective chairs . The only other business was the presentation of the handsome Past Master's jewel , prepared by Bro . Kenning , to Bro . Long on his retirement , which was

cordially given and acknowledged . The lodge was then closed in peace and harmony . A noteworthy incident of this meeting vvas the presentation by the members to the lodge-room of two most excellent portraits , handsomely framed and executed by Bro . Fradelle , of Bros . Dr . Rogers and C . v / eal , both of whom were founders and had held their positions since the

formation of the lodge , in 1 S 75 . The proposal originated at the audit meeting . The banquet vvas of the usual first-rate character , at which the usual toasts were duly honoured , and the music , under the able auspices ot Bros . Dalzell and Schartau ( both members of the lodge ) was most enjoyable . The charity box for the poor and distressed met with its usual hearty support , and the brethren dispersed at 10 p . m .

HEBBURN-ON-TYN E . —Perseverance Lodge ( No . 1643 ) . —On Wednesday evening , the 9 th inst ., the regular monthly meeting of the brethren of the above lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Ellison House . There was an unusually large attendance of members . The lodge was opened by Bro . George Hardy , P . M . Cm the absence of Bro . Win . Bewicke .

W-M . ) , assisted by Bros . J . Brodie , S . W . ; J . Chadvvick , J-W . ; and other officers . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bro . Frederick West was received and entrusted with the test of merit and password . The lodge having been raised Bro . West was passed to the Second Degree in an impressive manner by Bro . Hard y , P . M . » here being no further business the lodge was closed in

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harmony , and the brethren adjourned to refreshments and spent an enjoyable evening . CROYDON—Mozart Lodge ( No . 1929 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , was held on the 12 th inst ., at Harewood House , High-street , Croydon . Bro . E . M . Lott , W . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Jersey , P . P . G . O ., Surrey , P . M . 245 , 17 G 5 , presided , assisted by Bro . Edivin Moss , S . W .. VV . M . Elect .: Bro . T . T . Phillins . I . W . ThP I ™ W

was opened by the W . M ., the Wardens , and the following brethren and visitors : Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Secretary ; H . G . Buss , assistant G . Secretary ; Francis , P . G . D . C . ; Tremere , Secretary ; King , S . D . ; Ainsly , J . D . ; ThomasjI . G . ; T . W . Simons , H . P . Jones , VV . Jones , A . Thompson , C . Y . Holdgate , T . Compton , P . M ., t 6 i 5 ; Hon . H . N . Hood , J . Kift , musical director , H . Liepold , C . H . Gruntvig . Visitors : Bros . E . Collins , 25 ; Brand , P . M .,

1524 ; L . E . Egle , 1901 ; E . Egle , 1901 ; Edmunds , J . VV ., 16 95 ; and Bro . Scharter . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the auditors report was communicated and passed . The report showed that for the first year , after paying for lodge furniture , clothing , & c , an encouraging balance was on the right side . The W . M . at this juncture courted the able services of

the Grand Secretary to carry out the work of Installation , and that distinguished Bro ., although suffering some pain from a recent accident , at once consented , and occupied the chair for the discharge of those important duties . Bro . Moss was then presented by Bro . Francis , acting D . C . ; and having satisfied the Installing Masteras to his efficiency to govern , vvas duly inducted into the chair of K . S . The brethren were then admitted in the usual order of the

degrees , and each in turn saluted the newly installed Master in regular order . The W . M . afterwards appointed his officers in the following older : Bros . J . J . Phillips , S . W . ; T . Tremere , J . W . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M . ( by deputy owing to his unavoidable absence ) , Treasurer ; E . M . Lott , LP . M ., Sec ; J . King , S . D . ; Ainsly , J . D . ; R . Palmer Thomas , I . G . ; F . Compton , P . M ., M . C ; H . P . Jones , Assist . M . C ;

J . W . Simons , Steward ; J . Holdgate , Assist . Steward ; J . H . Liepold , Org . ; J . Kift , Musical Director ; and C . Grundtvig , Standard Bearer . The Installing Master then delivered the usual addresses to the VV . M ., Wardens and brethren in a most faultless and impressive manner , the whole ceremony being executed beyond all criticism , at the finish of which he received hearty acknowledgments from all the brethren

present . There being two brethren for raising , the newly-in stalled Master soon gave ample proof of his thorough knowledge of Craft Masonry , the candidates being deeply impressed with the solemnity of the Degree . The VV . M . observed at the finish that had time permitted he would have given them a lecture on the tracing boards , which would have been an additional explanation of their serious undertakings , but he regretted being compelled to

abandon that ceremony until some future occasion . Bro . E . M . Lott said that brethren , present members , and visitors must agree with him that the installation ceremony , as performed by Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , was deserving of the highest praise . It could scarcely be expected that so distinguished a brother as their Grand Secretary , having so many duties to perform in connection with Freemasonry , would have such a thorough knowledge and

ability to work the various and many intricate ceremonials ; but to him it had long been known that their brother possessed all these qualifications . It mattered little to him whether it were Craft , Royal Arch , or any of the higher grades in Freemasonry , their Grand Secretary was equal to the occasion . He could assure the worthy brother that the condescension made them that day would be a lasting tribute to his memory in the hearts of the members of the

Mozart Lodge . He , therefore , hoped their distinguished brother would permit a vote of thanks to be recorded on the minutes of the lodge for his able services rendered them that day , which he now had the honour of proposing . The W . M . seconded the proposition , which the lodge unanimously confirmed , with Masonic acknowledgments . The Grand Secretary at once replied . He thanked them very much for their vote , and vvas glad to find his services

so much appreciated by them . He was very glad to be able to visit the Mozart Lodge . They seemed to be fairly in a prosperous condition . He found they had had ten initiations during the first year , which he considered good . The working of the officers was highly creditable , and they seemed to have been very fortunate in their selection of W . M . to succeed Bro . Lott . He had witnessed and listened with pleasure to the able working of Bro . Moss ,

and hoped they would go on and prosper . The LP . M . thcn , presented the following brethren , himself included , with a founder ' s jewel : Bros . Edwin Moss , W . M . ; T . T . Phillips , S . W . ; Tremere , J . W . ; Compton , M . C . ; John King , S . D . ; Ainsly , J . D .,- Thomas , I . G . ; and a reserve one for Bro . H . J . Lardner , P . M ., Treas ., who was absent . There was also voted six guineas as an honorarium to distinguished musical brethren for services

rendered during the year . After the usual compliments to the W . M ., the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren accompanied the W . M . to an excellent banquet . After the removal of the cloth , the W . M . proceeded with the loyal and Masonic toasts , "The Queen and thc Craft " being received with musical honours . Then followed a combination toast , in honour of " The M . W . G . M .,

H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., & c ; the Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon ; the Deputy G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " vvith which was coupled the name of Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary . ' Ihe VV . M . said he wished to avail himself of this opportunity to express his grateful thanks for the great honour conferred on himself and the lodge that evening b

y installing him in the chair of his successor ; it vvas very encouraging to them all , for a Bro . so exalted as their Grand Secretary to visit them , accompanied by his assistant Grand Secretary , Bro . Buss . He felt sure this high compliment would not be lost upon them . He hoped the brethren of the lodge would help and support him to try and do

something handsome for the Masonic Charities in acknowledgment for this visit . The Grand Lodge Officers , as a body , from their Grand Master downwards , were known to be most zealous for all that concerned the welfare of the Craft , and he could tell the brethren that his first visit to Grand Lodge had greatly impressed him with the regu-

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larity and businesslike manner each Grand Lodge Oflicer discharged his duties . He would also like to say a word or so for the assistance employed in Grand Lodge Offices . A more courteous body of brethren it was scarcely possible to find , and was sure that any Bro . who was doubtful on subjects concerning Freemasonry , had only to apply to the Grand Secretary ' s office when he would find there a Bro . ready to explain and set his mind at rest . He coneratu

latcd Urand Lodge on having such an intelligent staff at command . A great deal more mi ght be said on this subject , but time would not permit him to say more . He therefore called them to honour this toast with bumpers , which the brethren charged , and gave the toast a warm reception . The Grand Secretary at once rose and expressed himself pleased with the reception the Grand Officers toast had met with . He must say that whenever he attended a lodge the same animated < rnnd fp ^ linrr , u 3 c d , n ... n f „ * i .: ~ . —r . - ¦ ouuivil lu lUdSI

. . » " -, " . * - > LUIS , and fie might assure them it was equally appreciated . Their Grand Master was deeply interested in everything which concerned the welfare of the Craft , and the same mi < -ht be said of the other Grand Officers . He was sure Bro . Moss , their VV . M ., would make an excellent Master . It on , y remained for the officers and brethren of the lodge to render him the necessary assistance he would require of them . They had started well and he wished them continued

suretesR-Bro . Lott next assumed the gavel , observingthe brethren ! ™ u ? , ^ 'now what that meant . "The Health of their W . M . vvas a thing they all desired . On his merits it were needless for him to detail , for his abilities , goodness of heart , gentle mien , and sociable nature had won the affection of them all ; and he was quite sure that no brother would regret the selection made by the lodge and the happy consequences connected with his installation that evening .

Me would 1 support him to the best of his ability during his year of office , and was quite sure thc brethren would . He now asked them to join him in the Master ' s toast . The same vvas heartily responded to . And here followed an unusual demonstration , novel in itself and quite apart from conservative Freemasonry . •^ i XX'M ; ' evident ' y affected by this token of good will , said he thanked them from his heart for this fraternal < rrpPu

ing . He was unable to express what his feelings were for this mark of approbation ; he hoped they would take the will for the deed . He could only say that he felt more than gratified , and begged to thank them . The W . M . next proposed " The Past Master , " observing they had only one , but that one had been a host in himself . He vvas the father of the lodge , and vvas himself instrumental in obtaining the warrant for the consecration

ot the Mozart Lod ge . His valuable services to them , and the admirable way he had steered them through their first year of existence , would make his name for ever famous in the Mozart Lodge ; and , as a mark of their esteem and appreciation , he asked to pin a Past Master ' s jewel on his breast , as a small memento of their feelings towards him , trusting he would long live to wear it among them . 1 he toast was well received by the brethren , who again adooted musical honours .

Ihe I . l . M . briefly replied , thanking the lodge for the handsome jewel they had presented him vvith , stating that to Uro . Moss and Bro . Phillips was mainly due the ori-in and success of the lodge , for without their co-operation and assistance he did not think the lodge would have been in existence . He might also say that Bros . I ' remere , King , and Ainsly had been of great usefulness to them . He

hoped the brethren would look over his shortcomings as a speaker , he could better express himself in music , and concluded by again thanking the brethren . "The Visitors" vvas well received , and Bro . U Resche handsomely responded to the toast . n . " «} M 0 fficer - the r' ° dge" came next for adulation , the W . M . mentioning them individually at « , » « am „ n _„

saying no Master could have more efficient officers . A good "fire" vvas . given , and Bro . Phillips , S . W ., returned thanks , on behalt of the officers , expressing their determination to support the VV . M . to the best of their ability during his year of office , and were determined also to work together to make the lodge a success . The Tyler ' s toast followed , and the brethren returned to town . The Past Master ' s iewel nrespnr ,. r 1 M nm 1 „ n J

a passing remark , it beingof elegant desi gn . Itconsistedof the usual square and problem , surmounted by a medallion of Mozart on b ue enamel ground , and again surmounted | > y the Provincial coat of arms of Surrey , the whole being beautifully chased , and weighing upwards of four ounces of fine gold . The Mozart Lodge being , as its name denotes , a musical lodge , the Dart sin ^ ino- at- infprvalo rl „ ; . n , « :

of the highest standing , the eminent artistes for the occasion being Bros . Simons , Collins , and Schartou , altoes ; Arthur Thompson , Albert James , and Kift , tenors ; Tremere and Professor Lott , basses . Bro . Simons also deserves a word of praise for the able manner he discharged his duties as bteward , giving unceasing attention to all , in which he vvas greatly assisted by Bro . Percy Jones .

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UNITED PILGRIMS ( No . S o )—ThiS lod c held a meeting on Friday , the nth inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Cambervvell , at 7 . 30 p . m . There were prew " irf r 0 S- iw ' Cr anc h ' c . : - J- "ate , S . W . ; H . M . W . lhams , J VV . ; J B . Sar eant , S . D . ; R . Poore , J . D . ; C . H . Phillips , lo ¦ John S . Terry , P . M ., Secretary James 1 Stevens P . M Hon Preceptor ; E . A . Frances E . Bye , G . VV . Knight , F . Thurston , T . C . Edmonds , and others . '

Ihe lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and thc ceremony of passing vvas ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Stephens as candidate . Bro . Bate delivered the charge to F . C . ' s . The Lecture on the second tracing board _ was effectively given by the Precentor , who wat

assisted by Bro . trances . Lodge was closed down and called off . The brethren took part in " entry drill , " and the lodge vvas called on . Bro . Bate was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge was closed after two hours of very instructive working .

TREDEGAR LODGE ( No . , 6 2 S ) .-A meeting of the above lodge was held on the 14 th inst ., at the Royal Hotel , Mile End-road , when there were nresent Bro < : Maud , W . M ., Stewart , S . W . j M . Isaacs , jfw ; Barnes ' ''S . D . ; Hubbcrt . J . D . ; Oxlcy , I . G . ; and others .